Hello everyone, I really really need an advice. I applied to this job about 1 hour and 35 minutes away from me by train and I remember they just asked me two questions then let the other staff tour me around their school. The interview plus the tour only lasted for like 15 minutes and they just thanked me and let me leave. I was very disappointed with the experience as I didn't get to showcase myself because they didn't interview me properly. I was bitter but decided to move on after the rejection mail and just applied to other international schools. However, they mailed me last wednesday and said one staff was pregnant so they are considering if I am interested in joining them as they need to hire one more. It was very sudden and they are quickly offering me the job.
Basically, the job offer is 280,000 yen per month with social insurance, bonuses, and only 8000 transportation fee. In my case, I travel very far and one way costs 900 yen so it would take me for like about 36,000 yen per month for commuting fee (20 days). The working hours are good because it is only for weekdays with no overtime and 8 am to 5pm.
The problem is they want my answer next monday after I ask for consideration to think about the offer and on that same monday, I also have two interviews for other international schools which are near and 40 minutes travel. One school is the first interview and the other one is second interview and demo lesson which I hope I can get an offer, even though I still don't know the salary and benefits but I bet the transporation fee is fully reimbursed there. The school that offered me a job also stated that they give me maximum monday to answer as they would give it to the next candidate if I decline. I just worry that if I decline it, I don't have the assurance of two other schools if they will give me a job offer.
What is the best thing to do with this kind of situation? I feel so overwhelmed right now. Thank you very much.
by LittleStrawberry101